Senior Virtual School Education Advisor (CP and CIN Secondary)
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,839 to £46,142 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | Keynsham, Bristol |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RITM0236548 |
Summary
Fixed Term Contract (for three years)
Are you passionate about transforming lives through education?
Join our dynamic Virtual School team as a Senior Virtual School Education Advisor (Child Protection and Child in Need - Secondary) and make a real difference for children with a social worker.
About the role:
You'll collaborate closely with schools, safeguarding leads, social workers, parents/carers and council colleagues to drive forward positive change, champion educational achievement, and unlock the potential of every young person. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire, lead and help shape brighter futures within a vibrant and supportive community.
The role is 0.6 FTE; there can be flexibility over days and times. It is a fixed term contract for 3 years, starting in September 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work directly with schools/settings, designated safeguarding leads, parents/carers and council colleagues to drive up standards, attendance, attainment and progress for children with a social worker.
• Provide advice and guidance to schools, social workers and families on educational provision for children with a social worker (CP and CIN) at secondary phase.
• Support schools and the local authority to use additional resources effectively and efficiently in line with departmental priorities and performance indicators.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of training, support and advice for designated safeguarding leads, families/carers, social workers, AWSS officers and other stakeholders.
• Collect, analyse and present information to produce termly performance reports
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of relevant research and best practice in supporting the education of children with a social worker.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Sarah Gunner, Head of Virtual School on 01225 477395 or email sarah_gunner@bathnes.gov.uk
Are you passionate about transforming lives through education?
Join our dynamic Virtual School team as a Senior Virtual School Education Advisor (Child Protection and Child in Need - Secondary) and make a real difference for children with a social worker.
About the role:
You'll collaborate closely with schools, safeguarding leads, social workers, parents/carers and council colleagues to drive forward positive change, champion educational achievement, and unlock the potential of every young person. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire, lead and help shape brighter futures within a vibrant and supportive community.
The role is 0.6 FTE; there can be flexibility over days and times. It is a fixed term contract for 3 years, starting in September 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work directly with schools/settings, designated safeguarding leads, parents/carers and council colleagues to drive up standards, attendance, attainment and progress for children with a social worker.
• Provide advice and guidance to schools, social workers and families on educational provision for children with a social worker (CP and CIN) at secondary phase.
• Support schools and the local authority to use additional resources effectively and efficiently in line with departmental priorities and performance indicators.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of training, support and advice for designated safeguarding leads, families/carers, social workers, AWSS officers and other stakeholders.
• Collect, analyse and present information to produce termly performance reports
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of relevant research and best practice in supporting the education of children with a social worker.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Sarah Gunner, Head of Virtual School on 01225 477395 or email sarah_gunner@bathnes.gov.uk
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